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St. Bernardine Elementary School (Closed 2015)

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St. Bernardine School draws its diverse student body from the parish community of Forest Park/Oak Park, Chicago and over fifteen suburbs.

Here, in a safe and caring environment that nurtures wisdom and skills, children learn to become contributing members of society.

Our goal is to reach each child's potential by meeting individual needs.

The school provides a setting which promotes spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.

We understand that our students have varied learning styles and multiple intelligences; therefore, we offer learning centers and thematic units as well as gifted and special-help programs towards those ends.

By choosing how to complete their lessons, children have the opportunity to take charge of their own learning.

At the same time, portfolios allow them to judge their work; determine those areas in need of improvement; and set personal goals.

Leadership is developed through participation in school liturgies, the Student Council, sports, and interschool academic challenges.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

128 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Bernardine School draws its diverse student body from the parish community of Forest Park/Oak Park, Chicago and over fifteen suburbs. Here, in a safe and caring environment that nurtures wisdom and skills, children learn to become contributing members of society. Our goal is to reach each child's potential by meeting individual needs. The school provides a setting which promotes spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. We understand that our students have varied learning styles and multiple intelligences; therefore, we offer learning centers and thematic units as well as gifted and special-help programs towards those ends. By choosing how to complete their lessons, children have the opportunity to take charge of their own learning. At the same time, portfolios allow them to judge their work; determine those areas in need of improvement; and set personal goals. Leadership is developed through participation in school liturgies, the Student Council, sports, and interschool academic challenges.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Bernardine Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Bernardine Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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